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Curcumin and Resveratrol: Nutraceuticals with so Much Potential for Pseudoachondroplasia and Other ER-Stress Conditions

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Posey, Karen L.·2024·Biomolecules

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Natural products with health benefits, nutraceuticals, have shown considerable promise in many studies; however, this potential has yet to translate into widespread clinical use for any condition. Notably, many drugs currently on the market, including the first analgesic aspirin, are derived from plant extracts, emphasizing the historical significance of natural products in drug development. Curcumin and resveratrol, well-studied nutraceuticals, have excellent safety profiles with relatively mild side effects. Their long history of safe use and the natural origins of numerous drugs contrast with the unfavorable reputation associated with nutraceuticals. This review aims to explore the nutraceutical potential for treating pseudoachondroplasia, a rare dwarfing condition, by relating the mechanisms of action of curcumin and resveratrol to molecular pathology. Specifically, we will examine the curcumin and resveratrol mechanisms of action related to endoplasmic reticulum stress, inflammation, oxidative stress, cartilage health, and pain. Additionally, the barriers to the effective use of nutraceuticals will be discussed. These challenges include poor bioavailability, variations in content and purity that lead to inconsistent results in clinical trials, as well as prevailing perceptions among both the public and medical professionals. Addressing these hurdles is crucial to realizing the full therapeutic potential of nutraceuticals in the context of pseudoachondroplasia and other health conditions that might benefit.

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  • The effect of 20E was similar to the mechanism of several CRMs, particularly curcumin, aspirin, and resveratrol.

    “This effect was similar to the mechanism of several CRMs, particularly that of curcumin, aspirin, and resveratrol [57,58].”

    From Molecular Targets of 20-Hydroxyecdysone in Mammals, Mechanism of Action: Is It a Calorie Restriction Mimetic and Anti-Aging Compound? (2025) · cites this paper as [57]

    Section 3 describes mechanisms of curcumin and resveratrol involving SIRT1, autophagy, and reduced ER stress; Section 11 discusses aspirin’s anti-inflammatory action. The paper does not discuss 20E, identify these compounds as CRMs, or compare their mechanisms with 20E, so the claimed similarity is not established by this source. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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Authors
Posey, K. L.
Affiliations
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Corresponding author
Posey, Karen L.
Venue
Biomolecules
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2024-01-27
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
154
ISSN
2218-273X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4391316081
Cited by
20
References
139
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 4
FWCI
0.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Biomolecules (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Digital Commons-TMC (Texas Medical Center) (submittedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIAMS) (5R01AR057117-10)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Medicine › Curcumin's Biomedical Applications
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Food Science and Nutritional Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
Keywords
curcumin, resveratrol, nutraceuticals, pseudoachondroplasia, endoplasmic reticulum stress, inflammation, oxidative stress, cartilage health, pain, bioavailability, dwarfism, natural products
MeSH terms
Resveratrol, Achondroplasia, Biological Products, Curcumin, Dietary Supplements

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